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PATR-uh-nij/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

Patronage is support given by a patron; also the power to grant jobs or favours: kit patronage, a patronage line. Sponsorship (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; a crest is not a grant.

Meaning

Support given by a patron; also the power to grant jobs or favours (from sponsorship, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Kit patronage is not a grant; declare it on the accounts line.”
• “Sponsorship is already in this course. Support is already in this course. A crest is branding. A line in the accounts is a file. Declare the sum; then hang the crest if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

A patron’s support, or the power to grant jobs. Close: sponsorship (already in the dictionary). A crest ≠ a grant.

Near in meaning

sponsorship, backing, favour

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